Frequently asked questions
How to use the materials published on the PMDA’s website?
All content of this site is copyrighted either by the museum or by third parties who have granted permission for their materials to be included on this site. The content of this site is available solely for personal, educational, non-commercial use, or for fair use as defined in the United States copyright laws. If you would like to obtain a higher resolution version of any item, please contact us, and let us know how you’re using the item and for what purpose.
I have a family or an institutional archive, is it possible to include it in the Palestinian Museum Digital Archive?
In the main menu of the website, fill out the Have a Collection form, and a member of our team will contact you to learn more about your archival collection and the possibility of adding it to the Palestinian Museum Digital Archive.
Does the project keep the collected items in the museum?
We keep the material during the process of digitization and archiving. After that, we return the collections to their owners.
Does the project have any conservation/preservation activities?
The project often returns the archival items in specialized acid-free boxes and files that ensure the protection and preservation of those items for longer periods of time.
Does the museum use the digitized archival material commercially?
The museum only uses digitized archival material for non-commercial purposes such as exhibitions, publications, and social media.
Is there a digitization fee?
The project digitizes and archives all materials for free.